04-09-13 Street Tree MinutesKALISPELL STREET TREE COMMISSION
MEETING HELD April 9, 2013
Present: Bette Albright, Andrea Davidson, Rebecca Bodnar, David Jones and Lisa Simmer
Excused: Marshall Dressel & Chad Fincher
Next Meeting Date:
Regular Meeting: May 14, 2013 — 4 p.m. Parks Department
The group spent the first half hour of the meeting assembling the litter gift bags for the Arbor
Day celebration at Elrod School. DNRC had donated a many great items for inclusion in the
bags. 55 bags were assembled for the third graders.
The meeting was officially called to order at 4:35 pm by Bette Albright.
Agenda Topics:
• Old Business
Approval of March minutes
• Current Business
Spring Recycling Drive - April 13, 2013
Council Presentation — April 15, 2013
Arbor Day 2013 — April 26, 2013
Member Sean Conrad
Old Business
The group reviewed and unanimously approved the March meeting minutes.
Current Business
Spring Trees to Paper To Trees Recycling Drive — April 13, 2013
The group reviewed the preparations and tasks for the upcoming recycling drive. General
consensus is that all preparations are in place and there should be adequate volunteer help. The
weather outlook is not favorable and members were reminded to dress warmly. It was noted that
there hasn't been a lot of advertising in the Daily Interlake, although there was an informative
blurb. It is hoped more advertising will occur this week.
Arbor Day Proclamation & Tree City USA Council Presentation — April 15, 2013
Members committed to attending the council meeting and split up duties accordingly.
Arbor Day — April 26, 2013
Bette briefed the group on her meetings and discussions with Elrod School. David Jones
informed the group that he is not able to attend however has found a DNRC replacement to
speak to the children in his place. Bette asked for and received commitment for attendance for
those members who can participate.
Bette informed the group that she will contact The Elms apartment and speak to the manager and
hopefully personally invite the woman mentioned in the recent article to the tree planting.
Miscellaneous Business
Sean Conrad informed the group that this would be his last meeting, as he had taken a Senior
Planner position in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The group expressed thanks for all Sean has
brought to the board and congratulations on his new job.
The meeting adjourned at 4:52 pm
Approved by Street Tree Committee: September loth, 2013.